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Review Evenia Rocafort Hotel Barcelona

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Evenia Rocafort Hotel is located just off Paral.lel, at the top of the area of Raval. It is a standard three star hotel that offers a convenient location for people attending conferences at the Fira de Barcelona convention centre. However, the local area offers more than just this - Paral.lel is a local (non tourist) street with some popular bars and restaurants in its small side streets. Plaça España is also home to the Palau Nacional de Catalunya - Barcelona's Palace.

The hotel itself is classic - its lobby area has marble floors and low lighting. There is a slightly nautical theme, with a wooden boat shaped front desk and windows on the doors like portholes in a ship. Wide pillars that have been painted silver run through the area.

Hotel Facilities

There is no pool or gym in the hotel. There is a small restaurant in the hotel that offers breakfast, lunch and dinner.

There is no room service available in the hotel. Pets are not allowed.

Short stay (day use) rooms are available subject to availability. They cost 60% of the normal room price.

Business Facilities

There are two meeting/conference rooms in the hotel. One of these has a capacity of 30 people; the other has a capacity of 11 people.

There is Wi-Fi available throughout the hotel free of charge. There are two computers available for use with free internet access. These are in a small business centre just off the lobby area.

Facilities for People with a disability

There is one room in the hotel that has been adapted for disable use. It has widened doors and a special bath. There are lifts to all floors.

Rooms

There are a total of 51 rooms in the hotel, over 6 floors. All of the rooms are doubles. There are some rooms that are large enough to fit an extra bed. This is free for children under 12.

There are no balconies available in any of the rooms. Those who require an especially quiet room should request one at the interior of the hotel.

All rooms include air-conditioning, television, telephone, hair dryer and mini-bar.

There is no room service available.

Hotel Location and Facilities

Evenia Rocafort Hotel is located just off Avenida Paral.lel. This is a long busy road that runs from the port area to Plaça España. The hotel is situated towards the Plaça España end of the road. From Calle Rocafort it is possible to take a short five-minute stroll up the pedestrianized Avenida Mistral to Plaça España. This street is tree lined and contains a small park and some nice terraces to enjoy a coffee in the sunshine.

Fira de Barcelona

Plaça España is the home of the Fira de Barcelona conference centre. It is also the home of the Palau Nacional, Barcelona's palace. Tourists will enjoy a stroll around the Palace grounds - the back of the Palace leads to the area of Montjuïc. This area includes many tourist attractions - the Miró museum, the Olympic village and Poble Espanyol.

The hotel is also a five-minute walk from the Mercat de Sant Antoni. This is a large roofed market that sells fruit and vegetables - similar to the Boqueria on the Ramblas. On Sundays the market is the site of a large market that forms around the edges of the exterior of the building. The market is specialist and is popular amongst collectors of antique books, comics, records and coins.

On Avenida Paral.lel it is possible to find general amenities that you may need. These include internet cafes, banks, bureaux de change, pharmacies and supermarkets

How to travel from the airport to the hotel

Booking your airport transport in advance online

The advanced booking transfers below are independent of the the public transport system. This means if there is a public transport strike these services will continue to operate as normal and you will not be affected by the strike action.

Minibus shared transfer (advanced reservation required)

A shared minibus transfer option is cheaper than the private transfer. You would need to make your way to designated meeting point at the airport.

With a private transfer service the driver will be waiting for you at the designated meeting point given to you on the booking voucher. You will be travel in one of the following car types (or similar): Volkswagen Passat, Skoda Superb, Citroen C5 or Peugeot 407. The driver will help you with your bags to the vehicle and then drive you to your hotel.

This is the highest quality private transport service specifically for people wanting a business-class quality service. This service is more expensive than the other transfer services however you will be travelling in a higher quality vehicle than a regular private transfer. Mercedes vehicles are used and will be one of the following: Mercedes E Class, Minivan Mercedes and V Class Mercedes depending on the number of people in your group. The driver will be dressed appropriately for a business environment - dark suit and white shirt and will assist you with your luggage. The pickup point at the airport is specified on your booking voucher. This service is suitable for business clients, VIP pick ups or if you have a special occasion.

Public transport transfer options

Via Taxi: A taxi from the airport should take about 25 minutes.

Taxi Fare: €30.00 - €35.00

Via Train: The RENFE train leaves the airport every half an hour and will take you to Passeig de Gràcia in 25 minutes. You can either use the T10 transport ticket from the airport (a ticket for 10 separate journeys on Barcelona public transport system) or you can buy a single fare ticket. You then change at Passeig de Gràcia onto the Green Line metro and travel five stops to Poble Sec. Your hotel is then 5 minutes walk from the metro.

T10 Ticket: €10.20

RENFE Train Ticket PricesSingle ticket: €4.20

Via Bus: Take the 'Aerobus' to Plaça de Catalunya from directly outside the airport. The Aerobus generally runs every 10 - 15 minutes and the journey time is 30 minutes. The hotel is not in walking distance of Plaça de Catalunya. You can take a taxi, which will take about 20 minutes. Alternatively can take the Green Line on the metro to Poble Sec. From here, the hotel is a short 5 minute walk.

In a nutshell

Hotel Evenia Rocafort Barcelona is a typical three star hotel. Those staying at the hotel for its close proximity to the Fira de Barcelona conference centre may be pleasantly surprised by how close they are to many tourist attractions in the area. However, visitors wishing to be at Barcelona's touristic hub may require a hotel closer to the Ramblas.